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Covering the events of October 11, 2008
... in which ...
2,734 posts were made.
27 plants were added to PlantFiles.
12 comments were added to PlantFiles.
359 checkboxes were added to PlantFiles.
29 snapshots were added to PlantFiles.
33 entries were added to Botanary.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
7 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
0 books were added to the Garden Bookworm.
0 ratings were added to the Garden Bookworm.
"For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth
forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God..."
Gardening Quote of the Day
"There is not spot of ground, however arid, bare, or ugly, that cannot be tamed."( -- Gertrude Jekyll, English gardener, artist, writer) Forum Activity
A grand total of 2,734 posts were made yesterday.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| abata | a-BAY-tuh | From the Greek word abatos (inaccessible) | | abatus | a-BAY-tus | From the Greek word abatos (inaccessible) | | deserticola | de-zert-ih-KOH-luh | Desert dweller; grows in arid areas | | deserticolus | de-zert-ih-KOH-lus | Desert dweller; grows in arid areas | | dicoccus | dy-KOK-us | Two-berried | | dicoccum | dy-KOK-um | Two-berried | | dicocca | dy-KOK-uh | Two-berried | | diodon | dy-OH-don | Two-toothed | | dipetala | dy-PET-ah-luh | Two-petaled | | diversiflorus | dy-ver-sih-FLOR-us | Variable flowered | | diversiflorum | dy-ver-sih-FLOR-um | Variable flowered | | diversiflora | dy-ver-sih-FLOR-uh | Variable flowered | | divisus | div-EE-sus | Divided, separated | | divisum | div-EE-sum | Divided, separated | | divisa | div-EE-suh | Divided, separated | | duplicatus | doo-plih-KAH-tus | Doubled | | durabilis | dur-ah-BIL-is | Lasting, durable | | equinus | ek-WHY-nus | Of horses | | equinum | ek-WHY-num | Of horses | | equina | ek-WHY-nuh | Of horses | | minutiflora | min-yoo-tih-FLOR-uh | From the Latin minutus (very small) and flos (flower); very small flowers, florets or spikelets | | minutiflorum | min-yoo-tih-FLOR-um | From the Latin minutus (very small) and flos (flower); very small flowers, florets or spikelets | | minutiflorus | min-yoo-tih-FLOR-us | From the Latin minutus (very small) and flos (flower); very small flowers, florets or spikelets | | webberi | WEB-ber-ee | For 19th century physician and miner David Gould Webber | | kurilensis | koo-ril-EN-sis | Of or from the Kurile Islands, Russia | | kurillensis | koo-ril-LEN-sis | Of or from the Kurile Islands, Russia | | Saxegothaea | saks-ee-go-THAY-uh | From Saxe-Gothaea, referring to Albert Prinz v. Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha, (Prince Albert) | | Securinega | sek-yew-rin-EE-guh | From the Latin securis (hatchet, axe) and negro (refuse, negate); wood very strong and hard to cut | | Sloanea | SLOAN-uh | Named for 18th century Irish physician,naturalist and founder of the British museum Sir Hans Sloane | | kumasasa | koo-muh-SAS-uh | From the Japanese kuma (bear) and sasa (dwarf bamboo); growing in places that bears frequent | | Torreyochloa | tor-ree-oh-KLOH-uh | Named for Dr. John Torrey, 19th century chemistry professor, American botanist and co-author (with Asa Gray) of The Flora of North America | | torreyi | TOR-ree-eye | Named for Dr. John Torrey, 19th century chemistry professor, American botanist and co-author (with Asa Gray) of The Flora of North America | | Passifloraceae | pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee | The Passiflora family |
| 27 new plants.
12 new descriptions were added.
29 new images were added.
359 new content were checked off.
| Member | Addition | Description |
| lauraroxie | Comment | Bleeding Heart Vine, Glory Bower
Clerodendrum thomsoniae | | mjolner88 | Comment | Trumpet Vine 'Madame Galen'
Campsis x tagliabuana | | dayondon_mildzS | Comment | Red-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rose Mallow
Hibiscus acetosella | | allwild818 | Comment | American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana | | opera_fiore | Comment | Hardy Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'
Begonia grandis | | Bakerkatzhawaii | Comment | Macaw's Tail
Warszewiczia coccinea | | rebecca30 | Comment | Scotch Broom 'Boskoop Ruby'
Cytisus | | jengarden | Comment | Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Nikko Blue'
Hydrangea macrophylla | | sallyg | Comment | Beefsteak Plant, Shiso, Red Perilla 'Akashiso'
Perilla frutescens | | Kelli | Comment | Blue Curls, Vinegar Weed, Turpentine Weed
Trichostema lanceolatum | | arbysgurl2008 | Comment | Golden Shrimp Plant, Lollipop Plant
Pachystachys lutea | | opera_fiore | Comment | Variegated Boxwood, American Boxwood 'Variegata'
Buxus sempervirens | | dawndoll2 | Image
 | Daylily 'Startle'
(Hemerocallis ) | | DaylilySLP | Image
 | Daylily 'Nashville Lights'
(Hemerocallis ) | | DaylilySLP | Image
 | Daylily 'Polka Girl'
(Hemerocallis ) | | DaylilySLP | Image
 | Daylily 'Rainbow Eyes'
(Hemerocallis ) | | DaylilySLP | Image
 | Daylily 'Rainbow Gold'
(Hemerocallis ) | | DaylilySLP | Image
 | Daylily 'Red Magic'
(Hemerocallis ) | | gessiegail | Image
 | African Violet 'Always Pink'
(Saintpaulia ) | | eveliana | Image
 | Golden Dew Drop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry 'Gold Mound'
(Duranta erecta) | | eveliana | Image
 | Golden Dew Drop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry 'Gold Mound'
(Duranta erecta) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Spuria Iris 'Hasarya'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Spuria Iris 'Hocka Hoona'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Miniature Tall Bearded Iris 'Jack's Pick'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Lime Daiquiri'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Marbella'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Neal Bradley'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Border Bearded Iris 'Niche'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Oasis Rose'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Other Voices'
(Iris ) | | pixie62560 | Image
 | Daylily 'Purple Pinwheel'
(Hemerocallis ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Pucker Power'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Raspberry Autumn'
(Iris ) | | Tntigger | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Second Look'
(Iris ) | | ginger749 | Image
 | Yellow Box
(Eucalyptus melliodora ) | | ginger749 | Image
 | New England Blackbutt
(Eucalyptus campanulata) | | ginger749 | Image
 | New England Blackbutt
(Eucalyptus campanulata) | | LynDC | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Lady Friend'
(Iris ) | | LynDC | Image
 | Tall Bearded Iris 'Festive Skirt'
(Iris ) | | bootandall | Image
 | Large-petalled Clematis 'Lagoon'
(Clematis macropetala) | | bootandall | Image
 | Large-petalled Clematis 'Lagoon'
(Clematis macropetala) |
| No new companies were added to the database.
7 new ratings/comments were added to the database.
No new books were added to the database.
No new ratings/comments were added to the database.
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